Maurice Benard Net Worth
An American actor Maurice Benard is best known for his role as Michael Corinthos, Jr. on the series General Hospital, which he has portrayed since 1993. He has won several awards for this role. As of 2016, Maurice Bernard’s total net worth is approximately 2 million dollars. Let’s take a close look on his achievements now.
Maurice Benard was born on March 1st, 1963 in Martinez, California. In 1987, he started his acting career, starring on the soap opera All My Children as Nico. He also appeared in guest roles on several TV series and movies. You could see him in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter, The Ghost and the Whale, and Joy.
In 1990, he married Paula Smith. They have four children, Cailey Sofia, Cassidy Rose, Joshua James, and adopted another named Heather Ann. After her mother’s death, Maurice and his wife adopted his wife’s adopted sister. The family lives in Temecula, California and they own many pets.
Maurice was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was 22 years old and has since become a voice for treatment of the disorder with Mental Health America, appearing on TV programs such as The View, Entertainment Tonight, and Oprah. He has also been featured in People and LA Life Magazines and worked on the campaign named Bipolar Disorder: Do You Know It?
